According to the interior minister, dozens were injured and a 14-year-old girl died from a panic attack.
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit the Marmaris area in southwestern Turkey early Tuesday. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya reported that 69 people were injured and a 14-year-old girl died as a result.
The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) stated that the earthquake’s origin was in the Mediterranean Sea, with the epicenter located 10.43km from Marmaris in the Mugla district, at a depth of 67.91km. Reports indicate that tremors were felt in southwestern Turkey, parts of southern Greece, and the Aegean Sea’s coastal areas.
Earlier in 2023, a devastating earthquake struck the country, causing tens of thousands of fatalities.
The interior minister announced on X that a 14-year-old girl in Fethiye died of a panic attack despite medical intervention. He also noted that numerous people sustained injuries after jumping from heights during the panic triggered by the earthquake in Mugla Province and nearby areas.
⚠️ Earthquake Alert: Turkey 🇹🇷
At least 69 people injured after jumping out of buildings in panic during a 5.9–6.0 magnitude earthquake off Marmaris, Turkey — governor confirms.Quake struck at 2:17 AM, ~26 km south of the city.
Stay safe, Türkiye. 🇹🇷 …— The Curious Quill (@PleasingRj)
Yerlikaya mentioned that field assessments are being conducted under the governor’s coordination, with the active participation of AFAD and all relevant institutions. Emergency teams are on standby for potential aftershocks.
Social media videos show people fleeing cafes in panic. Interior camera footage shows furniture shaking, while other videos depict crowds gathering in a park to avoid buildings.
Turkey’s location on two major fault lines makes it prone to frequent earthquakes.
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A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck the Dodecanese Islands-Turkey border. At least seven people were injured in Marmaris, Turkey, while trying to escape homes in panic. No serious damage reported.— GeoTechWar (@geotechwar)
In April, a 6.2 magnitude earthquake beneath the Sea of Marmara caused tremors across the region, including Istanbul. This event injured 359 people and resulted in one death from a heart attack.
Now: Citizen’s security camera captures the powerful impact of a 5.8 magnitude earthquake shaking Muğla, Turkey 🇹🇷
— Weather Monitor (@WeatherMonitors)
On February 6, 2023, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake, followed by another strong quake, resulted in at least 53,000 deaths in Turkey. Widespread destruction occurred across 11 southern and southeastern provinces, with buildings collapsing and infrastructure suffering severe damage. Approximately 6,000 people died in neighboring Syria due to the quakes.